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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-12-02
The Elephant AZ a1o.

In Ceylon no railroad, s tss'.
the wooded districts Of the s' ;as
the seq coast, and the timber. ose
mountains has to be dracaoe'n9 t ap
over the miles of rough con- sge' weaI
vening between the place ~ rs IN
and al'1 the sea; From the time i tSas s01
ielied and Invested of its limbs aae IT. re
is formed into RATS along thu y, anh1
ne mechanical labor il n 'au Shore
The elephant, says writer Hinett,1 ~
Courier: A drove Of these sale .l Bos1
varying in number from five to a ~
conducted into the woods NV w Ten,
three natives and set to wo ~ two
know what is required Of t avan' y
once pair off generally wos,i aud
couples) to begin their d ao,shlng
Selling a huge log with tha; s :, lat
they roll it upon their tusks -, ,'m
ing it firmly in place by co; a;,a, he
trunk about it, they lift It bo1;is'
the ground and place it unon ny Il
ers which are to cid in its tron , .ne
to the beach. In cases where t 1Ioltat
ing will not admit of their 'n m. sle
abreast with their burden ~ Sa's
slide along, carefully avo;di.c ' an
and stnmps, until they placSt55hrsI al !, tt
it's bed as squarely as could 't tl,a Jog
skillful engineer; then return S,s N
leisurely gait they pick up ano4h us
and transport that in the Same me-, ns
ical manner, until the land.raf. ''' lei
sumed the required proportion LAS
When the ground tier has Iaon
pleted and they commence to lun g
the ingenuity of the animal DI IL
wonderfully displayed inliftino anl
posting the heavy timbers in nNt :,
place. One will lay his end down
passing over to his companion
will together carry that end ..
across the foundation as thev can W. W,
and drop it. Then both will ra,r nv
the first end, handling that in ljks A ~
ner. until by successfully trea.ins . y
end they work the log into ~
The several squads pass and r y,
one another without jostling Or n
way interfering with the work; AM,
this is done without word FROM
drivers, who spend most of their
sleeping peacefully beneath the ~
full shade of some neighboriup ~ NJ
When the pile is completed The o. h
seers lash it together with heavy eb]
and place rough harness, consisfa
breast-band and traces, upon
larger animals of the drove, and
tach them to the structure, prs,1
tory to dragging it to the shore:
part OF the business the elephants s.,
strongly to resent, for tho moa
the harnesses are produced
bulls set up a dreadful trumpet
flourish their trunks in tho Dir, and
sumo q most ferocious mien, but
prods from the goad soon reduce Il
to subsection and they start for
beach without further delay.
smaller animals pick up the rollers
are left behind, carry them ahead
10y them in place, the work being
Quoted on the same principle
which buildings are moved in our
country. On reaching the waters
the elephant displays signs of the a
est pleasure, being invariably allc
an opportunity to take o Lath, Wild
heartily enjoyed by them.
This completes one days work.
next morning sees them placing
timber in the water and buildid
floating raft, which later is touee1
by the ships crew awaiting the Cd
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-12-02

OF the cephalopods, oo m dey
cutie fish, the OCTOPUS ~ specie.
and their allies, thirty-two , o. b.
to science were discoyelor
CHALLENGER expedition, a scms q
report just finished. 9th Of
cephalopods have a 1feermidal
feet, and they appear
well as singular creatures
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-12-02

hidden, if he was mad and wanted to
conceal himself, till the enemy was
within a few feet. 1t was terrible
close shaye-Scribner.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-12-02
THE BRAvEsT OF BATTLES.
aY JOAQUIN MILLER.

BX JUAVUIN mILLEN.
The bravest battle that ever was fought,
Shnll tell you where and when?
On tho maps Of the world you'll find it not:
Twas fought by tho mothers Of men.
Nnv, not with cannon or baltic shot,
With sword, OF nobler pen;
Nay, not with eloquent word or thought
From mouth OF wonderful men.
But deep in wallotl-up womnn's heart
or woman that would not yield
But bravely, silently bore her part
10! there is that battlefield.
No marshalling troops, no bivouac song.
No banner to glcaln and wave!
But, Oh these battlesl they last SO long
From bGbyhood to the gravel
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
STATE AND COAST ITEMS.

The Carson Index says Powning
only caught one fish.
The pay-rolls of the Comst mines
for the month of December aggregate
$215.929.
Edward Murphy, Oldest son of
Judge Murphy, died at Carson on the
4th instant.
Mrs Jennie D. Fisher, sister of Lieu
tenant-Governor Davis. is to act as
State Librarian under the new admin
istration.
A farmer of San Joaquin county,
Cal, has harvested $4,000 sacks of
potatoes from 500 acres of land, and
expects to realize $4,000.
There are about 1900 miles of road
under the Canadian Pacific control.
The water works now being erected
in Helena, NJ. T.. will cost the taxpay-
ers $500, 900 before finished.
Col. F. A. Eastman of Chicago. is
to purchase half interest in the Los
Angeles Tribune. and j. w. Maddrell,
late of the Rsveille, will also purchase
an interest.
Two sacks of ore from the BeE But
Ter mine at Red Cliff. recently turned
out over 81 200 worth of gold and sill
yer, which is at the rate of over $40,
600 per tom Record, Canyon City,
Col.
It is boldly charged in q Florida
newspaper that . voter in Hamilton
county at the last election sold his
vote for dozen of eggs. That voter
should come to Nevada, whore they
pay better price for votes.
1t is stated that a company has been
organized in San Francisco to extract
aluminium from the extensive body OF
clay in the vicinity of Steam boat
Springs, Washoe county, Nevada
Tho metal possesses commercial
value of seventy five cents per ounce
Its annual production throughout the
world does not exceed 3,400 ounces
Two faro games were "busted" in
Carson on the night of January Sd
by sportive Nevada lawmakers. The
dealers turned their coin drawers up
side down and retired with a smile
which was all they had left.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

The following dispatch, published
in the Eureka Sentinel, refers to a
former well known resident of Ham
ilton and Cherry Creek
Butte (Montana), Jan. 6.-L. O..
Benedict, an attorney at law, was ar
rested here on a telegram from Eu-
reka, Nevada. where Re is wanted TO
answer an indictment for the smbrz.
element of 5000 belonging to the Odd
Fellows Lodge at Eureka. Benedict
has resided in Butte for Is months
past. An officer is now en- route to
take him to Eureka for trial.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
Our New Judiciary.

Last week the District Court for the
State of Nevada was formally opened
at Carson under the provisions of the
New Judiciary Act. Judge Rising of
Storey was elected Presiding Judge,
and the State was apportioned for
judicial purposes among the three
District Judges as follows: Judge Ris-
ing will preside on the bench in Storey,
Ormsby, Douglas, Lyon and Esmer-
aida counties; Judge Bigelow in Elko,
Lander. Nye, Churchill and Washoe
counties; and Judge Fitzgerald in
Eureka, Humboldt, White Pine and
Lincoln counties.
Under the law, when it becomes
necessary, two or all of the Judges
may hold court in any of the counties
if so directed by the Presiding Judge.
Under the present law there are no set
terms OF Court, for section 5 of the
Act provides that "The District Court
shall always be open for the transac-
ton of business"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
NEVADA LEGISLATURE.
.JANuARY.11


IN the Senate, Westerield gave no.
tice that he would at an early day in
troduce bill to define and punish the
crime of embezzcment.
Senator Poujade stated that when
in the Senate two years ago the Anti
Treating bill came before the Assem-
bly,, and came before this body, he
favored and voted for it in good faith,
believingthe originators and promoters
of it to he acting in good faith for the
benefit of the whole community, and
such law, honestly abided by, could
not fail to be very beneficial.
Senator Powell said he had voted
for it two years ago because he CEN
sidered it good bill, and thought it
might be enforced. At any rate the
intention was good, and if it had re
suited in no good it had done no harm.
He thought it FOLLY to repeal anything
that was harmless, therefore he would
vote to sustain it. The roll being CAL
led on the final passage of the bill, to
repeal the Anti-Treat law, Is Senators
out of the 90 voted for its repeal, Pow
ell voting to sustain it, and Boyle be-
ing absent.
Assembly--Motion by Hale, that
the Sergeant at Arms certify to the
State Controller the amount due each
member on mileage. and draw his
warrant therefor. Adopted.
Farr gave notice that he would at
an early day introduce bill to estab-
lish fund for the State Reformatory
School.
Senate bill No. 16-Boyle's bill to
transfer certain money from the Gen.
eral Fund to the Soldiers Fund. Re-
ferred to Committee On Military and
Indian Affairs.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
Death Off r. Brooks.

News reached here last evening that
B. f. Brooks, of Boston, is dead Mr..
Brooks has been the owner of the Sill
yer Canyon mining properties for
years, and but few weeks ago became
the owner of several valuable mines
in Ruby Hill. We have heard no par
ticulars regarding his death, but the
sad occurrence will be deplored by
many in this county, whose business
interests were closely allied to his.
About year ago his brother, L. B.
Brooks, died at Silver Canyon.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

Senator Briggs, of White Pine, has
introduced bill to repeal the Act
passed by the Legislature of 1885,
known as the Anti Treating law. The
most objectional feature of the Act is
that it is universally ignored and re-
mains dead letter on the statute
books. 1t should never have been
passed, for the reason that the mem
bers of the Legislature which enacted
it must have known that its provisions
could not be enforced, and the fact
that such measure should be passed
by the law. making power of the State
is calculated 10 bring nlscredit on other
Acts passed by the same body.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

Justice Fitton's Court WAS quite
lively Monday and Tuesday with the
trial of the Granite District mining
trouble. The offense charged by John
Devlin was malicious mischief in the
breaking into tunnel an the Pitts
burg mine, on which he had put up Il
door and locked il. The parties charg-
ed with the offense of breaking the
same were Sam Truckee and Thomas
Kenny. The accused each demanded
seperate trial by jury. Monday was
consumed in the trial of Mr.. Truckee,
and all the evidence going to show
that he bad nothing to do with the af-
fair, the jury rendered a verdict of mot
guilty." and he was discharged.
Tuesday, Thomas Kenny was put
on trial for the same offense. He adj
mitted that the door of the tunnel fell
down, while he was working in the
open cut in front. Four or five wit
nesses took the stand and swore the
mine and property lawfully belonged
to the accused, VIM. Doolin aud V. G.
Shepard. OF course the Court had no
jurisdiction in determining the right
of property in such a case, but the
evidence was admitted to show that
the defendant had a right to work on
his own property and that while SO
doing, he could be guilty of no crime.
After an hours deliberation, the jury
failed TO agree, eight being for acquit-
tai and four for conviction. The next
day the Court dismissed the case with
out prejudice to either party. The
action should never have been brought
in the lower Court, as it only entails
unnecessary expense ON the county.
In this case the right to a mining
claim is in dispute and the District
Court is the only and proper place to
settle the title.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
Death ornn Old Friend

C. IL. Clay, editor and proprietor of
the HALEY Inter-Idaho, died at his
home in that place ON the 4th instant,
of consumption. at the age of 46 years
and six months. We first met Mr.
Clay in Hamilton in 1876, and few
years later worked on the case with
him on the Eureka Sentinel. He was
a genial, kind hearted companion, a
true friend and good citizen. He
leaves an invalid wife to mourn his
loss. lie was a member of the G.. A
r. and A. o. u. W., aud his funeral
took place under the auspices of the
latter organization. Peace be with
you, old friend.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
The Value OF n Mining Patent.

The owners of mining ground Of
any kind that is worth staying with,
should get patents for their claims.
possession may give a good title as
long as that possession is maintained
by a strict compliance with customs
which have the strength of law. But
possession is only good against parties
ether than the United States. The
policy of the United States can change
in regard to mining grounds which
are not conveyed to miners by the
United States. When the Govern
ment, however, gives a man patent
TO piece of ground, the ground is
that mans. No change of policy will
affect biz ownership. The patont
gives the best title. and that is what
every owner of land. mining or other,
ought to have And then it really
costs less to get the perfect title which
patent gives than il costs to keep up
possession which may give a good
title, but certainly does not give the
best. Congress may pass law which
will do away with mere possessory
titles; Congress cannot enact law
which can do away with patented
titles.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
NO nivl.ion. n1r. spenCer.

We learn from private letter from
Carson that Assemblyman Spencer
favors the dissolution of White Pine
county and the division of its terri
tory between Elko and Eureka coun-
ties. We prefer to await more relia-
bic information, however, before con-
demning Mr.. Spencer's views, further
than to say the people of White Pine
will repudiate any serious considera-
ton of Mr.. Spencer's alleged views in
that direction.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

This is the season of the year when
when stores and dwelling houses are
kept at such high temperature that
the change experienced on passing to
to the cold atmosphere out doors is
more severe than delicate persons can
subject themselves to without danger.
1t 10 the cause of many a case of
pneumonia.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

"Oconnomawac," shouted the b rake
man as he approached way station.
"O'Connor may walk, is iii Devil a
mile will walk, when it's five dol
lars I've paid ts ride to the end of
yer bloody road"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

"Clara was telling ma about your
singing at Mrs.. Hobson's party, Mr..
Featherly," remarked Bobby.
"YesY" said Featherly complscsntly,
land what did she sayl"
"Oh, she didn't say anything. She
only laughed
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
TrLni .IurOrs.

Following is the list of trial jurors, drawn by
the Board of County COMMISSIONERS and Clerk
on the Sd ofJanuary, to serve at the District
Court for the ensuing year:
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
bullion shipment.

The Argus Mining Company ship
ped this week through Wells, Fargo
& Co.'S Express, 4 bars of bullion,
valued at $500.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

The District Attorney of Boston has
brought suit against the Bay State
Brick Company for importing French
Canadians to work in its yards.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

John Henry announces to the citi-
zens of Taylor that he has 1000 cords
of wood to give away, and those want
ing it will de we'll to call on him.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

A building to cost not less than
100000 is to be erected by the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
at Souix City, Iowa.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15
PosTOFFICE HOURS.

Nail opens 8 A, N. and closes ioP n
Registered mail closes at Pm.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

payment of all said sums. with three per cent pei
month lhereon from date Of sale until paid
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-15

y Ut N7F'V1T FF'FFEFV VT F7'FFEV'
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13
HOW TO DO 1T.

He whoscorche
his finger knows,
or ought to know,
that by holdingi il
near fire or fame
hegreater heat Of
the latter, acting
by attraction,
draws out the
minor heat inthe
finger and the
pain ceases. This
is. however, cruel
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13

Resistance coils Of platinum or German
silver wire have been used for experi-
mental cooking. The currents used have
been of constant direction, and the coils
traversed by the currents must needs be
in or in close proximity 10 the substance
TO be cooked. Further, the surface ex-
posed by a coil taking up considerable
room is small, and the amount of heat
radiated and conducted from the wire if
not nearly red hot will not be large.
Cooking by electricity has not come into
use as yet; the use of alternating cur
rents offers a solution to the problem. A
large electro magnet Of great self induc-
ton is constantly in circuit. The loss Of
current through this coil as long rs metal
Is not brought near it is too small TO be
measured. 1t being desired to cook
lapjacks, an iron spider is placed over
the poles of the electro magnet. The
rapid reyersals of current in the coil IN
duce currents in the iron spider, which IL
thereby heated. For heating liquids, a
copper vessel is preferable where 1t can
be used on account Of its greater conduc-
tivity. The metal in which or on which
the cooking is done need not touch the
magnet. Indeed, a lessened heating ef-
feet is obtained by separating the dish
from the electro Magnet Electrical Re-
view.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13
Colored SncIety In MARYLAND.


Colored society has rules as strict as
the laws Of the Medes and Persians. 1t
Is full Of circles, and each succeeding
circle holds itself proudly above the n
just below it. A colored a~ristocrat is
n Of the most perfect pictures Of con-
scious exclusiveness that the world has
ever known. These a~ristocrats COPY the
white folks closely, and readily adopt
any new kink that fashion furnishes.
Their social entertainments are really
very expensive affairs, and the dressing
Is on a scale of magniiicence, with a
plenimde Of color and an amplitude Of
oorsage bouquets that the queen Of Sheba
might envy. The youths try 10 rival one
another in the size Of boutonnieres and
expanse Of shirt bosom, while the maid
ems affect white satin slippers and swans
down fans. The ''society events are
always described at length in the weekly
papers Published by the colored men for
the colored people. These accounts are
noted for their thorough originality and
big az jectiyes. Baltimore Cor. New York
Times.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13

treatment, and is only referred toin expla-
nation of principle. No one would be so
foolish as 10 EXPOSE q large burn to such q
process. as the result would be pain intolera-
Bile. Il is said that a burn OF scald in extent
the size of one-third the surface OF the hui
man body is incurable, for the reason
that the vital forces exhaust themselves
in trying 10 rebuild or renew what
has been destroyed by the burn. Nature
hates any disturbance tothe harmony Of It's
action. and in its struggle 10 overcome such
an injury. overpowers itself. The excessive
heat. inhaled or absorbed, weakens The yitals
and nature has not sufficient strength 10 20
into battle. These are important things 70
know, for IL is only on true principles that
nature Is helped in its struggle, n only
through ignorance that suffering is intensi-
fed or proves fatal where il could be re-
lieved.
Scores Of people daily brought in contact
with heat. steam, boiling water and COM
bVstibles are hourly injured by some mishap
in the nature " q burn OF scali and thou
sands have been cured Of such by the best
known remedy for he cure OF pain. The
principle Of how il works explains itself after
what has been said. IL acts as a counter
irritant on the surface injured, gently draw
ing out the heat caused by the burn, while
~ Soothes the pam, nelI'hE naau'S thN
healing process, and a cure follows. IL is q
specific for pains Of this kind and should be
kept handy where fire and steam are used.
But as a ~precaution 10 its Use where seri-
Gus burns or scalds occur, and that suffering
may not be intensified through ignorance,
read carefully directions for its use accom-
panying every bottle. Thousands who testify
to being cured Of burns aud scalds have been
so guided. and praise without stint the yir-
tues of St. Jacobs Oil by which they have
been cured.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13
Bald headed Men of Old.

Scientific journals continue to explore
from time to time for a universal reason
for bald heads, and a writer in one OF
them has lately declared that men are
bald only because they wear stiff and
close fitting hats which compress the blood
vessels Of the scalp and prevent proper
nourishment of the hair roots. Il Is a
theory marked by the weakness which
distinguishes the bulk Of gen~eralizations.
The prophet whom the boys Knocked was
before stiff hats were in vogue, and men
are bald in quarters Of the world which
the hat Of civilization has never invaded,
Doubtless some men are made bald by
their hats, but all badness is no more to
be charged 10 them than IL is to bs
charged TO the North American Indians.
The Epoch.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13
THE SEA NEW.

eoft a. a summer cloidlet, the sea new
On foam white wing sails thro' the noontlds
air;
No creature Of ethereal mold more fair
while she her upward soaring doth pursue,
Translucent TO the sunbeam in the blue;
Anon, as one refrrshd by draughts OF prayer
pescends TO daily toll. she sinks 10 bear
The buffrts " the pillows whence she few.
I, like the sea bird visiting the sky,
Enjoy my holiday Of hours serene;
And On the shore or from the cliff sublime
inhale the air Of heaven; or, musing, ply
Sweet paths o seek in some sequester'd scene
Embower'd ruins Of the olden time.
Herbert New in The Spectator.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13
STATIONS.

Ly. MILES CITY. l.5s a. IN.
Ar. MINNEAPOLIS, II 81 N.
Ar. ST. PAUL, 1923 Noon.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13
A Ne.t of Steel Shayings.

A natural curiosity has been discovered
at Solothurn, Switzerland, the center of a
large watch manufacturing district u
Is the nest Of a wagtail, built wholly Of
long spiral steel shavings, without the
least part Of vegetable or animal fiber
used in its construction. The steel slav.
ings are half a millim-ter thick and
about twelve centimeters long. The nest
has been preserved in the Museum Of
Natural History.-The Argonaut.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-11-13

sDaily. Except sunday.
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sleepers on all night trains. Parlor Palace Car
on day trains TO Chicago, No Change Of Cans 10
chicago, or 81. Louis, For Tickets, Sleeping Ger
Accommodation Local Time Tables and other In.
formation apply TO
W. }. McDANIEIs, Agent.
Or address
W. j. G. KENYON,
q. p A. c. b. AN. r. r.,
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